SITE/DESIGN ISSUES

The cabins present a number of issues that we would need to tackle in our design.

1. Water damage - many of the cabin roofs are collapsing due to their lack of waterproofing

2. Archived documents - there is a collection of documents that belong to the council that will need reviewing before their disposal or relocation

3. Usability + Availability of Conveniences - the cabins previously provided a degree of community spaces for the people of Chorlton. They are not currently in use and with our design proposal we aim to maximise the potential of the spaces. Currently there are no toilets and sheltered/indoor spaces where members of the community can come together and gather in the park.

We will tackle these issues and interact with the community to ensure that we are designing for them.

SESSION PLAN

We have planned out the events week in order to maximize the time we have to carry out the project. All activities are geared around production, engagement and skill acquisition!

SKILLS ACQUISITION

We will be learning and brushing up on our design and graphics skills. We will also be acquiring soft skills like social engagement through social media.
We have a series of workshops planned to help facilitate the acquisition of skills: Photoshop Workshop, Indesign Workshop and an Art Facade Design workshop which will be led by a facade artist.

THE PUBLICATION

Our final output will be a magazine publication. The magazine will contain all of the finished output from the events week activities, which will be:

Infographics of the data from the site analysis, stating the footfall and relevant situational influences on the site;
Concept design drawings visualizing the potential of the cabins as a new community centre;
Green Roof Concept Visualisations;
Social media engagement outcomes;
Community engagement event outcomes and influences on the proposed concept design;
A cumulative graphic, which will be given to the Chorlton community, that shows visuals of the proposed refurbishment of the cabins as a community centre in the Chorlton area, in order to raise awareness of the potential of the space.